How far is Raynham Center, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Raynham Center, MA to Lowell, MA is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.55 mi
01h 05m
Flight
50.86 mi
81.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.86 mi
Kilometers
81.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.55 mi
Kilometers
97.45 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 10:12 PM EDT
Return by in Raynham Center
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raynham Center
2026-04-15T21:06
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 10:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raynham Center
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Needham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Raynham Center
30 mi
00h 32m
To Lowell
30.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Raynham Center and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raynham Center and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Amvets Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    22.5 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    868 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    842 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raynham Center and Lowell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
23.1 mi · 38%
Amvets Highway
16.5 mi · 27%
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 18%
North Main Street
2.69 mi · 4%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 4%
Chelmsford Street
1.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

22.5 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 32m from Raynham Center
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Raynham Center and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raynham Center to Lowell?

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Raynham Center and 30.5 miles from Lowell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Raynham Center and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Needham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Needham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

11 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

15 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raynham Center and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 50.86 mi (81.85 km).

Raynham Center

#1 Raynham Center

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

Population4,100
Coordinates41.9237100, -71.0522700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-71.052383, 41.923624)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.65
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.32 $16.65
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.41 $18.82
Premium $4.80 $10.27 $20.54
Diesel $4.49 $9.60 $19.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Raynham Center and Lowell. The current time is 21:06:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.